Cheap flights from Francistown (FRW)

Northeastern Botswana mining-region airport near the Zimbabwe border

Phillip Gaonwe Matante International serves Francistown, Botswana's second-largest city, and the surrounding mining and ranching region in the country's northeast. The airport lies a few kilometres from the city centre and primarily handles Air Botswana domestic services to Gaborone, with charter and general aviation traffic supporting the regional economy.

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Airlines flying from Francistown (FRW)

Major carriers: Air Botswana.

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly from Francistown Airport?
Air Botswana is the principal scheduled operator at FRW, primarily running flights to Gaborone. Connections onward to Johannesburg or Maun typically route via the capital. The Flightmussy 12-month fare heatmap shows the cheapest weeks across the year without any signup.
What is the IATA code for Francistown Airport?
The IATA code for Phillip Gaonwe Matante International is FRW, and the ICAO is FBFT. Entering FRW into Flightmussy returns every available Air Botswana itinerary in one results page, so you can compare months without filling out forms.
Are there direct flights from Francistown to Gaborone?
Yes, Air Botswana typically runs direct flights between Francistown (FRW) and Gaborone (GBE) on weekdays. Schedules can shift, so use the Flightmussy fare heatmap to see which weeks are cheapest across the next twelve months.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Francistown?
Domestic Botswana fares are usually steadier than safari-driven routes, but mid-week and shoulder-season departures tend to be cheaper than weekends and holidays. The Flightmussy 12-month heatmap on the FRW page makes the price pattern obvious at a glance.

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